In a first for Nova Scotia’s public schools, all elementary school children are learning the Mi’kmaq Honour Song.

In celebration of this milestone, a Drum Day performance took place at the Truro Elementary School on Oct. 17.

“This initiative is just one of the many ways that we are recognizing the importance of treaty education,” said Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Karen Casey. “It is exciting and moving to watch elementary school students performing the Mi’kmaq Honour Song.”

Traditional hand drums are being made available to all public elementary school music rooms. ...